Which of the following positions should not be used to assess the abdomen?
A) supine B) dorsal recumbent C) knee–chest D) Sims'
B
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The recommended pediatric dosage of phenobarbital is 4 to 6 mg/kg/24 hr. A safe daily dosage for a child weighing 5.7 kg is _______________
a. 25 mg/day b. 50 mg/day c. 75 mg/day d. 35 mg/day
The nurse in the intensive care unit is caring for a patient whose body temperature has been cooled to decrease the oxygen requirement of the brain and heart. The nurse explains to the family that this treatment is called:
A) accidental hypothermia. B) inadvertent hypothermia. C) iatrogenic hypothermia. D) therapeutic hypothermia.
Which nursing intervention best demonstrates the understanding that older adults are at increased risk for falls because of normal age-related changes?
a. Speaking in a loud voice when warning the patient about safety hazards b. Turning on bright lights so the patient can see objects such as furniture c. Encouraging the patient to rise from a su-pine position slowly d. Advising the patient to avoid exercising painful joints
A clinic nurse is teaching a group of teens taking tetracycline for acne. Which teaching points should take priority?
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Take tetracycline on an empty stomach to increase absorption. 2. Tetracycline may cause photosensitivity, making the skin susceptible to sunburn. 3. Tetracycline may cause vaginal yeast infection in women who are using oral contraceptives. 4. Tetracycline is one of the safest antibiotics to take during pregnancy. 5. Tetracycline commonly causes diarrhea. The client should start a clear liquid diet and slowly resume a normal diet.